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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.10, 299.60 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.10, 299.60 and 129.78 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.10 : 299.60 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.10/299.60 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.10x = 299.60 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.10x = 38,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,882.09/217.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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